Where are 2020’s hottest ZIP codes?
The hottest ZIP codes in the US this year, according to an analysis by realtor.com, are in less populous, less expensive areas where people can socially distance with ease and not worry about breaking the bank if their jobs become less secure during a time of widespread economic uncertainty
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 18
Big Sky yields big returns for vacation-homeowners: Vacasa
Big Sky, Montana, is the best place to purchase a vacation home in 2020, according to rental management platform Vacasa's latest market analysis
by Marian McPherson Aug 18
Opendoor resumes iBuying in all pre-pandemic markets
The move hints at how strongly real estate has bounced back during the pandemic, which is still ongoing and has prompted Opendoor to include virtual assessments for homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
Lightning round: Top teams on how they’re thriving through 2020
Inman caught up with some of the nation's top teams to ask them a few questions to learn more about what makes their team special
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 13
NAGLREP leaders resign en masse amid governance controversy
Both the board of directors and dozens of chapter presidents said Wednesday they had no choice but to walk away from the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals. 'It looks like everybody gave up hope today,' one leader told Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 10
Agents say they're busy amid pandemic, but challenges linger
Buyers and sellers appear to be returning to the market in many parts of the U.S., but inventory issues continue to plague many areas as well
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2
April's hottest markets were in cities you might not expect
Although Colorado Springs ranked as the hottest market for the third consecutive month, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Topeka, Kansas, also rose the ranks to make the top 5 hottest markets
by Lillian Dickerson May 15
Prices rose in 64% of opportunity zones during first quarter
Although the first quarter saw an overall increase in median home prices in a majority of opportunity zones, Attom Data Solutions noted that those numbers do not yet reflect the full effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market
by Lillian Dickerson May 13
Redfin's Glenn Kelman predicts a 'seismic' shift to smaller cities
Boise, Idaho, and Bozeman, Montana, are likely to see an influx of people as more and more workers operate remotely, the Redfin CEO said Thursday during an earnings call
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
How a downturn could tip the scales against mom-and-pop landlords
Mom-and-pop landlords have been losing market share for decades. The last time there was a downturn, that trend accelerated
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Northeast markets most susceptible to impacts of coronavirus
Counties in the Northeast and Florida are at the greatest risk of taking the biggest hit to the housing market in the wake of the pandemic
Rent growth slows amid coronavirus pandemic
Rents still increased in March, but the growth slowed at a time when rents would normally be rising more quickly
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 6
How has iBuying changed your market? Real estate pros tell all
It has been met with a combination of fear and frustration, but what is the real impact iBuying is having in markets around the country?
by Christy Murdock Feb 27
Redfin and Opendoor expand their partnership
The two tech-oriented real estate companies announced Wednesday that their partnership is moving into nine new cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 12
HomeLight to help buyers make all-cash offers, trade in homes
The new Cash Close product is meant to make consumers more nimble and competitive and is the latest turn in HomeLight's evolution as a transaction streamlining company
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 30